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Red Twig Dogwood in Georgia: Hit or Miss?

Four local experts weigh in: Daryl Pulis (fails in heat), Shannon Pable (thrives at high elevation with wet soil), Theresa Schrum (needs constant moisture farther south), Bruce Holliday (never sees healthy specimens). Consensus: full sun + constantly moist (not soggy) soil is key, but success isn't guaranteed in the Deep South.

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